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Be patient with yourself and your progress from "summary" of The Headspace Guide to Meditation and Mindfulness by Andy Puddicombe
It’s easy to get caught up in the idea that we should be making progress all the time. We live in a society that values productivity and achievement above all else. We are constantly bombarded with messages telling us to do more, be more, achieve more. It’s no wonder that we often feel like we’re falling short, like we’re not doing enough. But when it comes to meditation and mindfulness, progress doesn’t always look the way we expect it to. Meditation is a practice that requires patience. It’s not something that can be rushed or forced. Just like you can’t force a flower to bloom before it’s ready, you can’t force your mind to be calm and clear before it’s ready. It takes time and effort to cultivate a meditation practice, and progress often comes in small, subtle ways. It might not be immediately obvious, but if you stick with it, you’ll start to notice changes happening within you. The key is to be patient with yourself and your progress. It’s important to remember that meditation is a journey, not a destination. There will be days when it feels like you’re making great strides, and there will be days when it feels like you’re moving backwards. But progress isn’t always linear. Sometimes you have to take a step back in order to move forward. It’s also important to remember that everyone’s meditation journey is different. What works for one person might not work for another. And that’s okay. It’s all part of the process. The most important thing is to be kind to yourself and to approach your practice with an open mind and a sense of curiosity. Trust that you are exactly where you need to be, and that progress will come in its own time.
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